Category Archives: MLS All-Star Game

MLS All-Star Notes: De Rosario named captain, Beckham to play and more

By AVI CREDITOR PHILADELPHIA — The last time Dwayne De Rosario took the field against Chelsea, he was an MVP. It's only fitting that the D.C. United star captains the MLS side going up against the Blues in Wednesday night's … Continue reading »

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Olsen selects Morrow to replace Pearce on All-Star roster

photo by Nick Turchiaro  Justin Morrow will be going to the All-Star game after all. One of the bigger initial snubs of this year's event, Morrow was added to the MLS All-Star roster by head coach Ben Olsen on Thursday. … Continue reading »

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Who was the biggest MLS All-Star snub?

It happens every year. There are only so many spots to fill on the MLS All-Star team's matchday roster, and as a result, a number of players deserving of participating in the league's mid-summer classic miss out on the opportunity.  … Continue reading »

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Olsen, Garber make picks to round out MLS All-Star team

The 18 players who will go up against Chelsea at PPL Park in the MLS All-Star Game on July 25 are set, and the tops of the Eastern Conference and Western Conference tables are well represented. D.C. United and MLS … Continue reading »

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Lampard, Hazard headline Chelsea squad for USA tour, MLS All-Star Game

UEFA Champions League title holders Chelsea will be hitting the United States soon, and they'll be bringing their full-strength squad for American fans to see in person. Chelsea announced the traveling roster for upcoming friendlies against the Seattle Sounders (July … Continue reading »

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Olsen to coach MLS All-Star Game

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen has been chosen to coach the MLS All-Stars when they take on Chelsea in the 2012 MLS All-Star Game at PPL Park on July 25th. Olsen has been tabbed to replace Peter Nowak, who … Continue reading »

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Who makes your MLS All-Star team?

Lost in the madness of the U.S. men's national team's start of World Cup qualifying, the MLS international break and Euro 2012 is the fact that MLS All-Star voting has begun and is in full swing.  The MLS All-Stars will … Continue reading »

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Nowak to coach MLS All-Stars vs. Chelsea

Peter Nowak had success as an MLS All-Star manager against Chelsea in 2006, and he'll get the opportunity to repeat that feat this summer. Nowak will coach the MLS All-Stars against Chelsea at PPL Park on July 25, the league … Continue reading »

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MLS All-Stars to face Chelsea

Photo by ISIphotos.com Chelsea is coming back to the United States for seconds. According to Fox Soccer, Chelsea will be the MLS All-Stars' opponent this summer during the mid-summer classic at PPL Park. MLS will make the announcement official at a … Continue reading »

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Who do you want to be the MLS All-Star Game opponent?

One of the uncertainties of the MLS season should be cleared up on Wednesday. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, MLS will announce the opponent for the 2012 MLS All-Star Game at a press conference tomorrow. The MLS All-Stars have … Continue reading »

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